Certificate IV in Social Housing

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National code: CHC42215 Certificate (TAFE) Send me a link to this course

The Certificate IV in Social Housing is designed for those wanting to support people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Delivered face-to-face and online, this course helps students develop the skills and knowledge to work effectively in delivering social housing services and support.

Upon completion, graduates will have the practical skills and knowledge to work in accommodation support, community housing resources, early intervention homelessness, youth housing support and more.

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Duration

12 months Workplace or Employer delivery (for those currently employed in the housing or homelessness sector). Workplace or Employer delivery is online and supported with compulsory monthly Saturday workshops at Hawthorn campus

Study mode

Workplace Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate IV in Social Housing is ideal for people who work in delivering social housing services and support to tenants, residents, applicants and the community, including clients who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. This delivery model is structured to suit those already working in the housing or homelessness sector. It is 12 months duration with study undertaken in a blended model with online delivery, compulsory monthly Saturday workshops, and practical assessment in the student's workplace.

Course structure

To be awarded this qualification, students need to complete and be deemed competent in 15 units (8 core and 7 electives).

Units of study

Core units

Work with Diverse People (CHCDIV001)

Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)

Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003)

Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (CHCSOH001)

Work with clients within the social housing system (CHCSOH010)

Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)

Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)

Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services (CHCSOH002)

Elective units

Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)

Recognise & respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001)

Represent organisations in court or tribunal (CHCADV004)

Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management (CHCCSM005)

Implement trauma informed care (CHCMHS013)

Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Possible occupational roles may be found in a range of organisations that provide services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and/or social housing.

Positions may include:

accommodation support worker
community housing resources worker
early Intervention homelessness worker
housing assistant
youth housing support worker

Aims and objectives

The course aims to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and values to work effectively with people in the housing and homelessness sectors.

Graduate skills

On completion of this qualification, graduates will be expected to work under limited supervision in an administrative and/or assisting capacity in delivering housing support services in the social housing sector.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Fees for 2019

Certificate IV in Social Housing Estimated course fees for 2019*
You will need to pay this amount	$6,330	$1,060

Estimated course fees for 2019*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

$6,330

$1,060

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2019 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$212	$212

Indicative nominal course hours: 845.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2019 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession rates on tuition fees

Concessions provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications. You may be eligible for a concession rate on tuition fees if you:

are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a Certificate I–IV; OR
identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a TAFE certificate, diploma or advanced diploma.

Fees for 2020

Certificate IV in Social Housing Estimated course fees for 2020*
You will need to pay this amount	$6,330	$1,060

Certificate IV in Social Housing

Estimated course fees for 2020*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

$6,330

$1,060

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2020 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$212	$212

Indicative nominal course hours: 900.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession rates on tuition fees

are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a Certificate I–IV; OR
identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a TAFE certificate, diploma or advanced diploma.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies

Additional requirements

The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:

Workplace or employer model (for those already working in the housing or homelessness sector)

Applicants need to provide evidence with their application:

At least 12 months experience working in the housing and/or homelessness sector. Submit your current resume/CV.
Currently employed in the sector for a minimum of 21 hours per week. Submit a letter from your current employer on company letterhead substantiating work experience, current employment role, duration and number of hours per week worked

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.